Vehicle Propulsion System Calibration Engineer

Advanced Propulsion System Calibration Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out.

Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position...

The Advanced Propulsion System Calibration Engineer is responsible for developing state-of-the-art propulsion technologies to demonstrate key customer attributes like performance, drivability and fuel economy for conventional Internal Combustion Engines (ICE), range of hybrids and full electric propulsion systems (HEV, PHEV, EREV and BEV) and Fuel cell powered applications. This role leverages virtual simulations and physical prototype platforms for the development of controls strategies and its calibrations to balance core vehicle attributes.

The ideal candidate combines high-level understanding of various hybrid architectures, knowledge of analytical development tools along with hands-on experience working with complex prototype propulsion systems

Vehicle Propulsion System Calibration Engineer

What you'll do...

* Vehicle calibration development & validation:
Lead calibration development activities across chassis/powertrain/hub dynamo meters, and on-road vehicle development. Synchronize the calibration of various sub-systems-including the engine, electric generator/motors, HV battery and thermal systems to ensure seamless integration and achievement of attribute targets.

* Virtual calibration development and optimization:
Utilize virtual vehicle analytical platform to perform upfront calibration development and demonstrate system capability under various use cases. Utilize Design of Experiments (DOE) methods to efficiently map complex multi-variable calibration spaces and define robust operating strategies.

* Design validation and robustness testing:
Leverage virtual simulations and physical prototype platforms to perform DV testing against critical noise factors, ensuring system performance remains robust under diverse operating conditions.

* Attribute trade-off management:
Conduct sensitivity studies to optimize the balance between fuel economy, performance, drivability and emissions. Establish preferred values for control strategy variables using data-driven approach.

* Prototype Commissioning:
Perform system-level debugging and troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, and software issues to commission prototype vehicles

Technical Reporting:
Document and present calibration progress, trade-off results, and regulatory compliance status to program leadership and cross-functional teams.

What you'll do...

* Vehicle calibration development & validation:
Lead calibration development activities across chassis/powertrain/hub dynamo meters, and on-road vehicle development. Synchronize the calibration of various sub-systems-including the engine, electric generator/motors, HV battery and thermal systems to ensure seamless integration and achievement of attribute targets.

* Virtual calibration development and optimization:
Utilize virtual vehicle analytical platform to perform upfront calibration development and demonstrate system capability under various use cases. Utilize Design of Experiments (DOE) methods to efficiently map complex multi-variable calibration spaces and define robust operating strategies.

* Design validation and robustness testing:
Leverage virtual simulations and physical prototype platforms to perform DV testing against critical noise factors, ensuring system performance remains robust under diverse operating conditions.

* Attribute trade-off management:
Conduct sensitivity studies to optimize the balance between fuel economy, performance, drivability and emissions. Establish preferred values for control strategy variables using data-driven approach.

* Prototype Commissioning:
Perform system-level debugging and troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, and software issues to commission prototype vehicles

Technical Reporting:
Document and present calibration progress, trade-off results, and regulatory compliance status to program leadership and cross-functional teams.